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When does Ukraine celebrate Christmas?

In a move more surprising than finding out your secret Santa is actually Santa, Ukraine officially shifted its Christmas celebration to December 25th in 2023. This historic change, signed into law by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in July 2023, marked a significant departure from the traditional January 7th date, aligned with the Russian Orthodox Church’s calendar.